Federal Employees Wait as MSPB Vacancies Remain Unfilled
A lack of quorum due to vacancies at the MSPB has led to a backlog of cases. What does this mean for federal employees with pending cases?
Human Resources
Stay informed with the latest federal human resources news, including updates on federal employee unions, labor relations, collective bargaining, workplace policies, and federal HR guidance. This category covers OPM regulations, pay, leave, and benefits administration, labor‑management disputes, union negotiations, workplace rights, and major **HR policy changes.
$174,789,810 for Official Time in FY 2016
A report on official time in the federal government calculates the cost in FY 2016 was $174,789,810, not including other substantial costs for union activities.
Investigation Reveals More Incidents of Pornography Viewing by Federal Employees
A recent investigation by a local DC news affiliate found that incidents of some federal employees viewing inappropriate content when at work has worsened.
FLRA Reverses Precedents Creating New Case Law
The FLRA has reversed prior interpretations of the law in a couple of important ways. The author summarizes the court’s rationale in a new case.
What is a CHCO and Why Do We Have Them?
Federal workers have likely heard of Chief Human Capital Officers, but may not know what they are and why they were created.
Agency Administration: Highest Paid Federal Jobs in HR and EEO
Where are the highest paid federal positions in human resources and EEO? Here are the agencies with the highest paid employees for each of these categories.
OPM Issues Final Weather/Safety Leave Regulations
OPM has issued final regulations about new weather/safety leave policies which will be of particular interest to federal employees who telework.
It’s Coming! OPM Announces Timeline for 2018 FEVS
OPM has announced the timeline for when the 2018 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey will be administered.
Lawmakers Want a Fresh Look at Time and Attendance Abuse
A group of lawmakers have asked GAO to take a fresh look at time and attendance problems in agencies by updating a report it previously released in 2003.
Panel Discussion Looks at Federal Hiring/Firing Challenges
Firing a federal employee is a complex process. A recent panel discussion looked at just how cumbersome it is and discussed some possible solutions.
